The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-11
Thanks to Mrs. Cougar.

AT a farewell reception given Mrs cougar at
the residence of Hon. D. r. Anthony, editor OF
the Leavenworth Times, the following resolu-
tions were adopted:
Whereas we recognize in Mrs. Helen NJ. Cougar
fearless uncomprornisng advocate of universal suf
frage temperance and morality friend of the work
ingmen and women, and of colored citizens: and
Whereas, She has in the last three weeks given us
of organization and eloquent pleadngs for the up
lifting Of people, and aid break the power of
the vicious element that has found Judgement in our
city; therefore
Resolved. That we tender to her most heartfelt
thanks for her earnest. honest, womany work SO we'll
performed in midst
Resolved That we recognize in her true woman
of tireess energy fearless in discussion of cheerful
spirit and of wonderful power az a leader and re-
former.
Resolved That while we deplore the malicious at
tacks made upon her at the instgation of the liquor
interest earnestly her of the present and
future support of churches, and all good citizens
in the noble work she is grandly achieving and
wish health long life and safe return from her jour-
ney across the water.
Resolved That while our victory is not yet assured
in efforts to place homes beyond the jeopardy
of saloons, by the election of law and order candi-
date for Mayor, that do not feel discouraged by
the result of the election, but the contrary. we
gather fresh inspiration and courage and that we are
ready. now. to begin labors afresh and work on
increasingly until success shall crown our efforts.
Also, that consider Mrs. Cougars work among us
highly educational and beneficial to the future
results.
Resolved That these resolutions be sent to the Chi
eago Inter Ocean, Indianapolis Journal, Lafayette
leader, and the Leavenworth Times.
The Slander on Leayenworth Women.
Respecting the slanderous story which has
been given wide publicity the following cards
appear in the Leavenworth Times of Tuesday:
To the Citizens of Leavenworth:
The statement published in the Kansas City
Times, of this Monday morning with reference
to Islander upon the good name of Leavenworth
Sc hoe fa1c inton al tn doe frny
the good effects of my work on the day of cleo
ton. The author, one Gus Thomas. a pur-
ported reporter of the New York World and St.
Louis Post-Dspatch, is now under arrest for
the Libel. Will you vote to sustain men who
will resort to such base methodist
April 4, 1887. HELEN Nj. COUGAR.
To the People of Leavenworth:
our entire family, and all heard the converse
| ton between Mrs Cougar and Mr.. Gus Thomas.
| and we pronounce his article in the Kansas City
| Times base and unprovoked libel.
D. r. ANTHONY.
ANNIE q. ANTHONY.
| The Times edtorially says: "We have no
| language to condemn the scoundre Thomas
| who obtaining entrance into the house of q
private family protesting friendly purpose te
| all within and under protection of card from
the New York World, secures an interview with
| Mrs. Helen NJ. Cougar, and then deliberately
and maliciously emits pack of lies concerning
that interview. misauoting her words and dis
| torting her meaning.
1.-The evidence on his trial was overwhelming
! ly against him. proving that h willfully and de-
| lberetely lied in his statements to the Kansas
| City Times, and to his own paper and the Stand
| ard. All the witnesses present at that interview
| six in number, say that Mrs Cougar uttered ne
| word against the women of Leavenworth Or
| the contrary they say Mrs. Cougar was extrava
| CANT in her praise of the women of Leaven worth
claiming that they were almost unanimously
| with her and would vote for law and order.
| 1.-THE infamous dog who would thus, snake
| like, seek an interview with a woman and ther
baselY make such a malicious, slanderous ant
| false report deserves to be skinned alive
1--WE trust the honest men and women O
Leavenworth will give the defamer wide berth
The man or woman who helps circulate hi
base lies gives them credit must. indeed, b.
| lacking in sense and fair dealing Leavenwortl
will prove an unhealthy place for this dog"